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The Sandman's Behind

Sleep I need Yet evades My night time bed I'm too hot, too cold Too much stress to rest mind Lullaby sings to the moon I count sheep but would rather sleep Pray, maybe a nap later today The sandman is always running behind

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/23/2019 6:40:00 PM

Hello jeanne McGee, yes there are times that the sandman is behind to us to sleep. have a nce evening my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2019 7:40:00 PM

this is me EXACTLY. I finally had to get prescription pills and even those do not get me many hours of sleep!!! I sure like this one.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/22/2019 11:08:00 PM

Fellow sleepless in bed poetess!